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Zoning administrator approves three design and permit items: Blendtec expansion, Mercado addition, Slater Street fence
Summary
The City of Santa Rosa zoning administrator approved three planning applications—a rear addition for a Blendtec facility, a 4,380‑square‑foot expansion and remodel for Las Amigas Mercado, and a six‑foot wood fence at 2115 Slater Street—all subject to a 10‑day appeal period ending April 14, 2025.
The City of Santa Rosa zoning administrator approved three separate planning items during the regular zoning administrator meeting.
Blendtec / Glentech expansion (2899 Dow Drive): City planning staff presented a design‑review application for a rear addition to an existing commercial/industrial facility at 2899 Dow Drive. Staff said the addition would match existing building materials and colors, would not increase the building’s use, and was categorically exempt under CEQA as a minor modification to an existing facility. No public comment was received. The zoning administrator approved the design review; the decision is subject to a 10‑calendar‑day appeal period ending Monday, April 14, 2025.
Las Amigas Mercado (2970 Santa Rosa Avenue): Planning staff described a proposal for a 4,380‑square‑foot addition and exterior remodel with new parapets, a Roman‑clay exterior finish, updated storefronts, replacement of awnings with a wood trellis, and outdoor seating. Staff said the site is zoned for retail and business services and that parking needs would be met via a shared‑parking agreement with the neighboring property. The applicant, Brian Donald, and owner Salvador Cruz thanked staff for assistance. No public comments were received. The zoning administrator approved the minor design review; the decision is subject to the same 10‑day appeal period.
2115 Slater Street fence (minor conditional use permit): Planning staff presented a proposal for a six‑foot wood fence set back four feet from the sidewalk on a corner property at 2115 Slater Street. The top foot of the fence is decorative and partially open; staff said the fence does not intrude into the sight‑triangle for pedestrians or vehicles and recommended approval. Applicant Brad Edner said he had an encroachment permit in hand to relocate the driveway approach. No public comments were received and the zoning administrator approved the conditional use permit; the decision is subject to appeal through April 14, 2025.
All three approvals were described by staff as categorically exempt under CEQA. The zoning administrator reminded applicants and the public of the 10‑calendar‑day appeal period and advised interested parties to contact the respective project planners for more information.
